Age 18 enlisted April 4, 1776 as a private in Capt. Robert Cochran's Company and served 9 months. Re-enlisted Oct. 1, 1777 as a private in Capt. Hugh McClellan's Company. He was allowed a Revolutionary War Pension. He was 75 at the time and recalled marching from Colrain to Albany,NY. He marched on to Fort George and Ticonderoga. On to Fort George, there becoming quite ill. His father, Thomas came and carried him home. He recovered and was called back, but his father hired a man, John Harrison, to finish his 9 months. He did a second tour and was present at the surrender of General Bourgoynes British Army. Walter was described as five foot four inches tall. Round faced and blue eyes. A great reader,nervous temperment and very active. Walter's father ran a tavern in Roxbury and had extensive land holdings.
Age 18 enlisted April 4, 1776 as a private in Capt. Robert Cochran's Company and served 9 months. Re-enlisted Oct. 1, 1777 as a private in Capt. Hugh McClellan's Company. He was allowed a Revolutionary War Pension. He was 75 at the time and recalled marching from Colrain to Albany,NY. He marched on to Fort George and Ticonderoga. On to Fort George, there becoming quite ill. His father, Thomas came and carried him home. He recovered and was called back, but his father hired a man, John Harrison, to finish his 9 months. He did a second tour and was present at the surrender of General Bourgoynes British Army. Walter was described as five foot four inches tall. Round faced and blue eyes. A great reader,nervous temperment and very active. Walter's father ran a tavern in Roxbury and had extensive land holdings.
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